The Labour Party has finally launched its selection process for the north London seat after the former leader was effectively barred from being its general election candidate.
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    Names have begun to emerge in what will likely be a tense and toxic contest to replace Jeremy Corbyn as the Labour Party’s candidate for Islington North at the next general election.

    Paul Mason, the former Channel 4 journalist, has confirmed he will seek the Labour nomination for the safe seat, as has transport author Christian Wolmar.

    Sources close to Sam Tarry, the current Labour MP for Ilford South who was deselected by local party members in October 2022, dismissed rumours he was considering running in the selection, pointing out that he once served as Mr Corbyn’s campaign manager.

    It cited the dismal defeat Mr Corbyn led Labour to as leader in the 2019 general election in arguing his candidacy should be blocked and said the party’s chances of securing a majority in the Commons would be “significantly diminished” if he was endorsed.

    Sky News understands that although Mr Corbyn could still technically apply to be the Labour candidate for the seat he currently holds, because of the NEC motion, his application would be immediately dismissed and would not be considered by the party’s selection committee.

    That reality could prompt Mr Corbyn into formally declaring he will stand as an independent in Islington North - a move that is likely to result in him being suspended from the party he has been a member of for 50 years.

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